Palestinian soccer squad in Kabul for friendly match

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Palestinian soccer squad arrived in Kabul on Friday for a friendly match -- the first-ever between the two sides -- against Afghanistan.

The Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) said the two teams would play the friendly encounter in the capital on Sunday (August 19).

According to a statement from AFF, the match will mark Afghanistan’s Independence Day.

Palestinian team manager said in a brief chat with reporters on arrival in Kabul: “I am delighted that we are visiting Afghanistan. I am grateful to the Afghans and AFF for giving us this opportunity.”